It was he who at length proposed a move.
Seton rose instantly.

"Mr.Merefleet," he said rather awkwardly, "I want to say a word to you." Merefleet waited in silence.
"Concerning my cousin," Seton proceeded.

"You will probably misread my motive for saying this.

But nevertheless it must be said.

It is not advisable that you should become very intimate with her." He brought out the words with a jerk.